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Ever since childhood trips to Bishop Park on the Detroit River, Frank Boles has been fascinated with large cargo ships — how they work and what the crew does. Boles fed this curiosity for years, and it eventually motivated him to write “Sailing into History: Great Lakes Bulk Carriers...Read More

Wakeboard tower company Monster Tower unveiled a new universal-fit wakeboard tower, the HS1, at the Marine Equipment Trade Show this year in Amsterdam. The tower is constructed to be strong, adjustable and aesthetically cohesive.
The HS1 utilizes OEM-style cast aluminum mounting bases for str...Read More

Rainy days are no excuse to cancel maritime adventures; a new book out this March, titled “Notable Boats: Small Craft, Many Adventures,” provides a number of examples of engaging boat escapes. “Notable Boats” features a collection of 36 small boats (both fictional and rea...Read More

Lowrance's latest addition to its HDS series packs a lot of punch into a small piece of equipment. The Lowrance HDS Carbon is the company's latest high performance chartplotter, which will be available in March.
The HDS Carbon combines traditional HDS display functions with a high-performance ...Read More

With the new Quick Cleat Peel-n-Stick Cleat, adding a convenient cleat to your boat does not have to be an ordeal. The Peel-n-Stick Cleat is just what it sounds like: A cleat mounted on a flexible vinyl laminate that can be stuck wherever needed on your boat’s hull.
The Quick Cleat can...Read More

RELEASE—For ship and vessel owners that struggle with corrosion caused by water, humidity, condensation, salt air and environmental contaminants, Force5 Marine works as corrosion inhibiter, lubricant and cleaner to protect engines and critical equipment and keep it in good working order.
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Shurhold Industries has developed a simple new product to prevent small scratches and dings that might come with washing your boat. The new Handle Mate PDF is a durable neoprene sleeve that fits over the company’s One Handle Does It All handles.
The Handle Mate PFD fits over the Shurho...Read More

Pettit Marine Paint's SeaGold Satin Wood Treatment and EZ-Poxy Performance Enhancer are two new products to consider when holiday shopping for boaters who like to fix things themselves. Pettit Marine Paint is a manufacturer of high performance marine coatings, and the SeaGold and EZ-Poxy product...Read More

BoatU.S. is trying to take the struggle out of holiday shopping by cooking up three holiday gift ideas: An On-water Unlimited TowBoatU.S. Membership Plan, Unlimited Trailer Assist and an annual BoatU.S. membership.
The On-water Unlimited TowBoatU.S. Towing Membership Plan includes 24/7 dispa...Read More

This year at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Volvo Penta presented its 8-liter diesel engine and new IPS drives to the U.S. market. These products are part of Volvo Penta’s Easy Boating initiative, which seeks to optimize system performance and fuel efficiency while improving ...Read More